These snap ring pliers are designed to remove and install the most commonly used types of circlips and snap ring retainers with ease! The high carbon steel jaws are durable and long lasting. These snap ring pliers have interchangeable straight, 45 degree and 90 degree heads that can be used on a variety of external and internal snap rings or circlips.

I bought one of these on sale for [$] to keep in the car tool kit. I didn't expect much but figured if I used it once it would pay for itself and...Read complete review

I bought one of these on sale for [$] to keep in the car tool kit. I didn't expect much but figured if I used it once it would pay for itself and don't really keep my expensive/quality tools in a vehicle. I have had to use this tool about a dozen times now when I am somewhere and there is a snap ring to remove and I am very surprised how well it has held up. The important thing though is to replace the cheap pin used to hold the tips on with a #8 or #10 by 3/4" bolt and nut. Then take the extra tips and hold them together with a small piece of wire or bread tie so everything stays in the same place. I have probably close to 20 professional brand snap ring pliers and it sure won't replace them, but for casual or emergency use these work really well when you replace that pin.

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An insult to America

This review is a symbolic act of protest, because no one is going to check online reviews before grabbing this from a big bin at Harbor Freight.

This review is a symbolic act of protest, because no one is going to check online reviews before grabbing this from a big bin at Harbor Freight.

In brief, this is a classic example of getting what you pay for. This pliers is cheap and flimsy and immediately begins to twist and deform when the pressure of a snap ring is actually between its jaws. Obviously, though, Harbor Freight Tools has accurately estimated American tolerance for low-grade junk, because they keep cranking these things out and we collectively keep buying. Side note: the word "pliers" comes from the French word for "to bend." Traditionally, pliers bends something else. In this case, the pliers bends itself.

This item #3316 looks identical to item #60531. I actually used the other tool, so here is my review of item #60531... Worked perfectly when putting in both front upper ball joints on my 2004 Chrysler Sebring. Those are beefy 1.3" inside diameter snap rings. I thought the tips might break, but no damage occurred even when I repeatedly tried to stretch the snap rings much wider than they were meant to open up to. Way worth the price even if the pliers never work again. Should have bought a pair years ago.

I figure I better chime in here. These might not be $20 pliers but they work great for everything I've used them on. I had one of the prongs break on me, but I was abusing it. You can't expect these to crack snap rings that are 20 years old rusted on. Hit it with a hammer and screwdriver to break it loose and it'll take it off.

I find having the different attachment arms to be very useful. They are secure when you put them on so no worry about them falling apart.

Bottom Line. These do they job and they do it well for a price that can't be beat.

Didn't have any to remove the front wheel from the garden tractor. Borrowed these from my neighbor. Did exactly what I needed then at the last moment, I broke 'em.Went to replace them because if you break it then you make good on it. In a rush to get that done bought the same dang set from "Big Box" Auto for $13.00 plus tax. SAME THING *sheesh*If you used these ONCE and threw them away because they were dirty you'd still make out.I'm sure there are better one's out there but for using them once every few years, these are great so don't be throwing away your money.

I read some other reviews and was nervous these things, particularly the points, would fall apart instantly. I used them on a retaining clip for an ATV sprocket so this was not a lightweight clip and they worked like a champ. Changing heads was easy and solid enough to work. I think these are great for the weekend mechanic that occasionally runs into these clips. Wish I bought them sooner.

I bought one of these on sale for [$] to keep in the car tool kit. I didn't expect much but figured if I used it once it would pay for itself and don't really keep my expensive/quality tools in a vehicle. I have had to use this tool about a dozen times now when I am somewhere and there is a snap ring to remove and I am very surprised how well it has held up. The important thing though is to replace the cheap pin used to hold the tips on with a #8 or #10 by 3/4" bolt and nut. Then take the extra tips and hold them together with a small piece of wire or bread tie so everything stays in the same place. I have probably close to 20 professional brand snap ring pliers and it sure won't replace them, but for casual or emergency use these work really well when you replace that pin.

As with most HF tools, they are only good enough to get you out of a jam or for occasional use. This pliars was worth the money to me. Used numerous times and did the job. Would reccomend for lite use. Just remember ,they are not "NAME BRAND" tools.

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